This week I have been in my studio creating more sketches to go with my topic of minimal lines. I have made some changes in my plans and material choices since last class. Instead of working with graphite on 18×24 inch white paper, I am not using ink on large sheets of brown paper. Using the ink is a better decision for my topic because it is free flowing and expandable. There are so many ways I could manipulate the ink to get the look I want. I am still practicing different styles
and brush strokes but I am much happier in the material I am using now versus last week. I am not completely satisfied with how some of the sketches are coming out, but with more practice I will be able to understand the ink and paintbrush better and be able to make decisions based on aesthetics as well. I am nervous to see what the class thinks about my work because in my opinion, it does not look like the work of an art major. With more time I think I will get a better feel for my materials and the figures will look less like children’s drawings and more like thought out works.